The economic downturn has hit Europe hard, which by the Schadenfreude Rule of Travel means it’s bargain-hunting time across the Atlantic, right? We put that thesis to the test with a price check of our own.

Now that the economy has tanked, are there better bargains to be found across the Atlantic?

Think you know what a five-star hotel looks like? Think again. With no standardized system across the globe, hotel ratings can be confusing, not to mention totally unreliable. We investigated the four major systems out there—and ranked them in order of trustworthiness.

From stars to diamonds to user-generated reviews, a guide to decoding hotel-ratings systems worldwide — and getting the most bang for your buck.

A new form of lie detection from a small lab at Northwestern University could stop crimes before they happen

With its weathered blue sofa, textbook-littered desks and corkboard plastered with postcards from spring break spots like Florida and Hilton Head, Room 202 in Northwestern University’s Cresap Hall could easily belong to a frat brother. Instead, it’s a laboratory where one professor is working to read minds — by building the ultimate lie detector.

With a little creativity, team obstacles can be turned into opportunities.

Even the best project team members can hit the wall: They feel disengaged, out of ideas, stuck in a rut or simply ready to move on. But by inspiring their teams’ creativity, project managers can look at these common team problems — and instead see solutions.

Project teams have never seen a broader age range. Here’s how to get the most from a multi-generational team.

It’s hard to think of a career component not influenced by a person’s age. And because the workforce now spans four generations for the first time in modern history, project managers must learn to balance the needs of team members across age groups like never before.

Here’s some simple advice: Spread the love. Not just with your partner, family, and friends, but with people you hardly know…because the more loving you are in everyday life, the healthier you could be.

An expert in the field of positive psychology explores the health perks of bonding — with everyone around you.